It has been pointed out by a few people that we probably shouldnt be naming this "FreeDOOM" as the DOOM name could be a trademark infringement. There is a slight argument between myself and Julian over how to resolve this :)

Julian wants to use the name "despayre", named after the despayre.org server which arioch runs, where as I would rather use a name such as "FreeIWAD" which I think better describes what the project is about. Julian dislikes this because he believes it sounds too technical and might confuse less knowledgable people.

Anyway, I think we really need a name 'like' Doom. I mean, we need people to be able to say 'I've played X' as they say 'I've played Doom'. So a good title is necessary. I like Despayre, but I dunno if it's the best possible name.

About the fact we could use Doom in the title, I think we're on a really sharp line with this project and I don't think it's a good idea to get attention from id by using 'Doom'. I mean, we copy their textures, no need to be arrogant.

As a conclusion I would say that something like 'Despayre: the free iwad' could be acceptable. But I still think it's a bad idea to wanna put too much information in a title. A title must be easy to remember and give an atmosphere, as 'Doom' does : There is nothing about the game being a fps or hell related in this title, but there's an atmosphere.

I like the subtitle; "FreeIWAD" is what the thing is, not what it should be called. When's the last time you saw a movie called "movie"? C'mon now :P

"The Free IWAD" or something similar used as a subtitle and only a subtitle has my vote. Despayre has a cool ring to it, and it's a similar word to Doom that implies a similar mental picture or thought when heard.

I suppose the best idea would be to wait until we get most of the maps in place. FreeDOOM is a good enough working name for now, and after the DoomCenter interview and other hype, that's what it's become known as to everybody. I'd suggest holding off on renaming it until it nears completion.

"Despayre
Despayre, a prison planet located in the Horuz system in the distant Outer Rim, was the construction site for the first Death Star. The almost unknown status of the world helped guarantee the security of the orbital construction yards assembled to build the battle station. Despayre was green jungle planet broken by rivers and shallow seas, and home to countless predators including carnivorous crustaceans, poisonous flora, and deadly insects. The planet's penal colony was the only outpost in the system, and many prisoners were used to help construct the Death Star. When the battle station was completed, it tested its superlaser on Despayre and utterly destroyed the planet. [MTS, DSTC, DS]"

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"Despayre
Despayre, a prison planet located in the Horuz system in the distant Outer Rim, was the construction site for the first Death Star. The almost unknown status of the world helped guarantee the security of the orbital construction yards assembled to build the battle station. Despayre was green jungle planet broken by rivers and shallow seas, and home to countless predators including carnivorous crustaceans, poisonous flora, and deadly insects. The planet's penal colony was the only outpost in the system, and many prisoners were used to help construct the Death Star. When the battle station was completed, it tested its superlaser on Despayre and utterly destroyed the planet. [MTS, DSTC, DS]"

Maybe we should rethink using that name...

Who the hell would notice that? Where the hell did you find something like that anyway?